Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-Va.) supported the Capitol rioters who were convicted of insurrection against sitting Republican members of the House of Representatives on January 6, 2021.
Good supported former West Virginia Congressman Derrick Evans, who was charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Evans was sentenced to three months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of insurrection for live-streaming the riot and then entering the building.
“I am honored to endorse Derrick Evans in West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. We cannot change Washington and save our country by choosing the status quo,” Good said. Said In a statement. “We need true brave conservative warriors like Derrick Evans.”
The Hill has reached out to Evans’ camp for comment.
The former West Virginia House of Representatives member announced his candidacy for Congress on the two-year anniversary of the riot, running against Rep. Carol Miller (R-Va.).
If he wins, Mr. Evans will become the first convicted Capitol rioter to serve in the House.
Evans was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2020, but resigned midway through his term.
“I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret the hurt, pain and embarrassment I may have caused my family, friends, constituents and fellow citizens,” he reportedly said at the time. metro news.
Evans is backed by former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
Miller, the leader of the center-right Republican Main Street Caucus, won reelection in 2022 by defeating Democrat Lacey Watson by a nearly 40-point margin.
Incumbent Miller has had a fundraising advantage in his campaign, raising more than $580,000, according to the latest Federal Election Commission figures. Documents to be submitted.evans have About half won $291,000.
The election is scheduled for May 14th.
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